Theatre Show
(possibility to do it outdoors under certain conditions)
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👤 by and with: Stefano Dalessandro
🎬 Directed by: Diego Casale
🎭 Scenography: Rasid Nikolic
🎻 Live Music: Andrea Jiménez – Cello
🎭 Techniques Used:
Magic, Theater, Japanese Sword, Live Music
Dossier
Plot
Take time, celebrate silence.
The Samurai Slashed in time with a breath, the audience synchronizes in a laugh of relief.
Japanese sword art and the mystery of magic come together in the search for balance between reality and imagination.
Moments of severe perfection alternate with a sharp irony ready to remind us of the errant nature of the human being.
Backstory
The show is a tribute to the bond with my father who chose the name Daigoro, which in Japanese means: Perennial light in the soul
“so that your path is always illuminated and can be an example for those who are in the dark"
It is derived from a manga "Lone Wolf and Cub" which the show was inspired by.
The manga tells the story of Ogami Itto, an exiled samurai who, together with his son Daigoro, travels across Japan in search of revenge.
During this journey, Itto protects and teaches his son the meaning of the word Honor, creating an unbreakable bond between father and son.
The journey
This is where my exploration begins—between these two stories, one real (my own) and one fictional (the manga)—which share this father-son bond.
I chose to convey this through my greatest passion: magic. Each trick I’ve chosen allows me to illustrate the lessons a father teaches his son to guide him toward making the right choices in life.
All of this takes place in a world inspired by the Japanese philosophy I have studied, which has been delicately and respectfully woven into the show.
To bring this project to life, I studied the use of the Japanese sword—specifically Iaido (the art of drawing the sword)—learning the customs and rituals associated with this ancient philosophy.
In addition to this, I already had a foundation in physical movement, having practiced karate for nine years.
My research also focused on creating original magic effects by combining the sword and illusion, beginning with the study and exploration of classic Eastern illusions and reinterpreting them in a modern context.
Another key milestone was the direction provided by Diego Casale, who established the show’s central theme and the theatricality it required; together with him, we developed the set design, storyline, and narrative details.
Last but not least, we decided to incorporate live cello music, which allows us to immerse ourselves in the atmosphere the show requires and accompanies us on our journey through its sound.
